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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.97, 74.89 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.97, 74.89 and 46.13 is: 69.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.97 : 74.89 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.97/74.89 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.97x = 74.89 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.97x = 3,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454.36/49.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.13

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