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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.39, 86 and 49.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.39, 86 and 49.24 is: 67.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.39 : 86 = 49.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.39/86 = 49.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.39x = 86 × 49.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.39x = 4,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234.64/62.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.87

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