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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.63, 93.86 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.63, 93.86 and 49.13 is: 73.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.63 : 93.86 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.63/93.86 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.63x = 93.86 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.63x = 4,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611.10/62.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.62

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