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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.35, 92.07 and 49.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.35, 92.07 and 49.35 is: 74.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.35 : 92.07 = 49.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.35/92.07 = 49.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.35x = 92.07 × 49.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.35x = 4,543.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543.65/61.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.06

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