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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.74, 84.98 and 48.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.74, 84.98 and 48.73 is: 72.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.74 : 84.98 = 48.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.74/84.98 = 48.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.74x = 84.98 × 48.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.74x = 4,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140.62/56.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.98

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