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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.07, 92.93 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.07, 92.93 and 49.11 is: 73.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.07 : 92.93 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.07/92.93 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.07x = 92.93 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.07x = 4,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563.79/62.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.53

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