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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.92, 84.03 and 49.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.92, 84.03 and 49.98 is: 68.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.92 : 84.03 = 49.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.92/84.03 = 49.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.92x = 84.03 × 49.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.92x = 4,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199.82/60.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.95

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