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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.05, 92.91 and 49.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.05, 92.91 and 49.81 is: 74.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.05 : 92.91 = 49.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.05/92.91 = 49.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.05x = 92.91 × 49.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.05x = 4,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627.38/62.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.58

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