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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.73, 83.76 and 49.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.73, 83.76 and 49.79 is: 68.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.73 : 83.76 = 49.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.73/83.76 = 49.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.73x = 83.76 × 49.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.73x = 4,170.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170.41/60.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.67

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