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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.09, 85.57 and 49.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.09, 85.57 and 49.79 is: 68.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.09 : 85.57 = 49.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.09/85.57 = 49.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.09x = 85.57 × 49.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.09x = 4,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260.42/62.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.62

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