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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.50, 92.34 and 49.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.50, 92.34 and 49.62 is: 74.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.50 : 92.34 = 49.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.50/92.34 = 49.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.50x = 92.34 × 49.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.50x = 4,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581.91/61.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.50

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