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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.65, 68.63 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.65, 68.63 and 45.87 is: 63.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.65 : 68.63 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.65/68.63 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.65x = 68.63 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.65x = 3,147.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147.83/49.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.40

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