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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.28, 84.48 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.28, 84.48 and 49.60 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.28 : 84.48 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.28/84.48 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.28x = 84.48 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.28x = 4,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190.21/61.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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