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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.94, 74.76 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.94, 74.76 and 38.58 is: 57.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.94 : 74.76 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.94/74.76 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.94x = 74.76 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.94x = 2,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884.24/49.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.75

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