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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.29, 92.07 and 49.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.29, 92.07 and 49.41 is: 74.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.29 : 92.07 = 49.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.29/92.07 = 49.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.29x = 92.07 × 49.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.29x = 4,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549.18/61.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.22

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