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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.97, 85.43 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.97, 85.43 and 49.66 is: 68.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.97 : 85.43 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.97/85.43 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.97x = 85.43 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.97x = 4,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242.71/61.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.47

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