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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 93.12 and 49.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 93.12 and 49.84 is: 74.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 93.12 = 49.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/93.12 = 49.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 93.12 × 49.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 4,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641.10/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.66

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