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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.11, 85.76 and 49.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.11, 85.76 and 49.27 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.11 : 85.76 = 49.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.11/85.76 = 49.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.11x = 85.76 × 49.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.11x = 4,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225.15/62.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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