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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 85.44 and 49.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 85.44 and 49.02 is: 67.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 85.44 = 49.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/85.44 = 49.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 85.44 × 49.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 4,188.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188.27/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.67

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