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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 85.04 and 49.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 85.04 and 49.84 is: 68.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 85.04 = 49.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/85.04 = 49.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 85.04 × 49.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 4,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238.39/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.82

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