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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 93.17 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 93.17 and 49.26 is: 73.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 93.17 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/93.17 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 93.17 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 4,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590.03/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.87

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