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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.93, 92.76 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.93, 92.76 and 49.66 is: 74.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.93 : 92.76 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.93/92.76 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.93x = 92.76 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.93x = 4,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606.46/61.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.38

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