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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.03, 92.85 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.03, 92.85 and 49.68 is: 74.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.03 : 92.85 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.03/92.85 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.03x = 92.85 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.03x = 4,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612.60/62.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.36

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