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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.13, 85.79 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.13, 85.79 and 49.94 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.13 : 85.79 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.13/85.79 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.13x = 85.79 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.13x = 4,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284.37/62.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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