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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.97, 74.90 and 39.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.97, 74.90 and 39.84 is: 59.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.97 : 74.90 = 39.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.97/74.90 = 39.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.97x = 74.90 × 39.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.97x = 2,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983.82/49.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.72

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