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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.53, 92.17 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.53, 92.17 and 49.95 is: 74.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.53 : 92.17 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.53/92.17 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.53x = 92.17 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.53x = 4,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603.95/61.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.83

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