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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.12, 85.62 and 49.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.12, 85.62 and 49.88 is: 68.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.12 : 85.62 = 49.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.12/85.62 = 49.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.12x = 85.62 × 49.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.12x = 4,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270.73/62.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.75

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