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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.49, 90.64 and 49.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.49, 90.64 and 49.73 is: 74.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.49 : 90.64 = 49.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.49/90.64 = 49.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.49x = 90.64 × 49.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.49x = 4,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507.53/60.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.52

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