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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.62, 68.40 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.62, 68.40 and 45.48 is: 62.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.62 : 68.40 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.62/68.40 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.62x = 68.40 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.62x = 3,110.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110.83/49.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.69

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