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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.28, 85.98 and 49.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.28, 85.98 and 49.32 is: 68.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.28 : 85.98 = 49.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.28/85.98 = 49.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.28x = 85.98 × 49.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.28x = 4,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240.53/62.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.09

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