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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 86.68 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 86.68 and 49.68 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 86.68 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/86.68 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 86.68 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 4,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306.01/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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