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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.07, 91.67 and 49.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.07, 91.67 and 49.05 is: 73.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.07 : 91.67 = 49.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.07/91.67 = 49.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.07x = 91.67 × 49.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.07x = 4,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496.17/61.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.63

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