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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.89, 92.81 and 49.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.89, 92.81 and 49.02 is: 73.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.89 : 92.81 = 49.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.89/92.81 = 49.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.89x = 92.81 × 49.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.89x = 4,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548.95/61.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.50

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