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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.66, 92.35 and 49.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.66, 92.35 and 49.49 is: 74.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.66 : 92.35 = 49.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.66/92.35 = 49.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.66x = 92.35 × 49.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.66x = 4,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570.16/61.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.12

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