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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.14, 67.87 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.14, 67.87 and 45.04 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.14 : 67.87 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.14/67.87 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.14x = 67.87 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.14x = 3,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056.92/49.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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