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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.62, 91.22 and 49.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.62, 91.22 and 49.86 is: 75.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.62 : 91.22 = 49.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.62/91.22 = 49.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.62x = 91.22 × 49.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.62x = 4,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547.98/60.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.03

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