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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 85.44 and 49.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 85.44 and 49.79 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 85.44 = 49.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/85.44 = 49.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 85.44 × 49.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 4,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253.63/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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