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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.83, 146.79 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.83, 146.79 and 49.77 is: 74.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.83 : 146.79 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.83/146.79 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.83x = 146.79 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.83x = 7,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305.74/97.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.68

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