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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.34, 86.04 and 49.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.34, 86.04 and 49.38 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.34 : 86.04 = 49.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.34/86.04 = 49.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.34x = 86.04 × 49.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.34x = 4,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248.66/62.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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