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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.79, 146.48 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.79, 146.48 and 49.59 is: 74.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.79 : 146.48 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.79/146.48 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.79x = 146.48 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.79x = 7,263.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263.70/97.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.28

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