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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.95, 92.80 and 49.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.95, 92.80 and 49.05 is: 73.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.95 : 92.80 = 49.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.95/92.80 = 49.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.95x = 92.80 × 49.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.95x = 4,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551.72/61.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.47

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