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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.16, 67.78 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.16, 67.78 and 45.06 is: 62.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.16 : 67.78 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.16/67.78 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.16x = 67.78 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.16x = 3,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054.17/49.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.13

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