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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.73, 68.68 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.73, 68.68 and 45.17 is: 62.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.73 : 68.68 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.73/68.68 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.73x = 68.68 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.73x = 3,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102.28/49.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.39

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