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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 84.91 and 49.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 84.91 and 49.87 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 84.91 = 49.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/84.91 = 49.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 84.91 × 49.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 4,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234.46/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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