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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.14, 67.62 and 47.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.14, 67.62 and 47.09 is: 64.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.14 : 67.62 = 47.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.14/67.62 = 47.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.14x = 67.62 × 47.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.14x = 3,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183.89/49.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.79

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