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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.73, 85.13 and 49.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.73, 85.13 and 49.32 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.73 : 85.13 = 49.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.73/85.13 = 49.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.73x = 85.13 × 49.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.73x = 4,198.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198.55/61.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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