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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.98, 84.06 and 49.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.98, 84.06 and 49.62 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.98 : 84.06 = 49.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.98/84.06 = 49.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.98x = 84.06 × 49.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.98x = 4,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171.06/55.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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