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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.13, 74.71 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.13, 74.71 and 49.11 is: 73.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.13 : 74.71 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.13/74.71 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.13x = 74.71 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.13x = 3,669.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669.25/50.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.20

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