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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.48, 93.55 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.48, 93.55 and 49.66 is: 74.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.48 : 93.55 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.48/93.55 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.48x = 93.55 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.48x = 4,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645.68/62.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.35

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