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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.09, 84.22 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.09, 84.22 and 49.48 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.09 : 84.22 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.09/84.22 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.09x = 84.22 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.09x = 4,167.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167.21/61.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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