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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.74, 83.99 and 49.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.74, 83.99 and 49.92 is: 75.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.74 : 83.99 = 49.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.74/83.99 = 49.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.74x = 83.99 × 49.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.74x = 4,192.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192.78/55.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.22

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