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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.23, 91.51 and 49.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.23, 91.51 and 49.83 is: 74.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.23 : 91.51 = 49.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.23/91.51 = 49.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.23x = 91.51 × 49.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.23x = 4,559.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559.99/61.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.47

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