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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 84.96 and 49.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 84.96 and 49.86 is: 68.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 84.96 = 49.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/84.96 = 49.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 84.96 × 49.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 4,236.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236.11/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.68

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