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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.35, 84.54 and 49.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.35, 84.54 and 49.65 is: 68.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.35 : 84.54 = 49.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.35/84.54 = 49.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.35x = 84.54 × 49.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.35x = 4,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197.34/61.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.42

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