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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.15, 84.32 and 49.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.15, 84.32 and 49.47 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.15 : 84.32 = 49.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.15/84.32 = 49.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.15x = 84.32 × 49.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.15x = 4,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171.31/61.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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