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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.53, 93.63 and 49.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.53, 93.63 and 49.07 is: 73.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.53 : 93.63 = 49.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.53/93.63 = 49.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.53x = 93.63 × 49.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.53x = 4,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594.42/62.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.48

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