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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.26, 67.76 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.26, 67.76 and 45.59 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.26 : 67.76 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.26/67.76 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.26x = 67.76 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.26x = 3,089.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089.46/49.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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