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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.27, 85.86 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.27, 85.86 and 49.11 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.27 : 85.86 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.27/85.86 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.27x = 85.86 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.27x = 4,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216.26/62.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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