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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.39, 92.09 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.39, 92.09 and 49.44 is: 74.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.39 : 92.09 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.39/92.09 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.39x = 92.09 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.39x = 4,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553.40/61.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.17

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