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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50, 74.84 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50, 74.84 and 46.96 is: 70.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50 : 74.84 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50/74.84 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50x = 74.84 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50x = 3,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514.49/50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.29

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