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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 92.94 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 92.94 and 49.96 is: 74.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 92.94 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/92.94 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 92.94 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 4,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643.28/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.90

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