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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.06, 85.72 and 49.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.06, 85.72 and 49.76 is: 68.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.06 : 85.72 = 49.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.06/85.72 = 49.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.06x = 85.72 × 49.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.06x = 4,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265.43/62.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.73

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