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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 93.81 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 93.81 and 49.77 is: 74.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 93.81 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/93.81 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 93.81 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 4,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668.92/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.50

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