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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.73, 92.70 and 49.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.73, 92.70 and 49.58 is: 74.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.73 : 92.70 = 49.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.73/92.70 = 49.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.73x = 92.70 × 49.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.73x = 4,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596.07/61.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.45

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