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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.44, 76.73 and 49.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.44, 76.73 and 49.91 is: 74.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.44 : 76.73 = 49.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.44/76.73 = 49.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.44x = 76.73 × 49.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.44x = 3,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828.96/51.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.44

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