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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.19, 85.77 and 49.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.19, 85.77 and 49.23 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.19 : 85.77 = 49.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.19/85.77 = 49.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.19x = 85.77 × 49.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.19x = 4,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222.46/62.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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