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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.12, 67.62 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.12, 67.62 and 45.84 is: 63.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.12 : 67.62 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.12/67.62 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.12x = 67.62 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.12x = 3,099.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099.70/49.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.10

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