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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.14, 85.84 and 49.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.14, 85.84 and 49.73 is: 68.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.14 : 85.84 = 49.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.14/85.84 = 49.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.14x = 85.84 × 49.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.14x = 4,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268.82/62.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.70

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