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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 93.59 and 49.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 93.59 and 49.80 is: 74.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 93.59 = 49.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/93.59 = 49.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 93.59 × 49.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 4,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660.78/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.37

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