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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.69, 93.92 and 49.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.69, 93.92 and 49.14 is: 73.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.69 : 93.92 = 49.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.69/93.92 = 49.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.69x = 93.92 × 49.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.69x = 4,614.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614.98/62.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.62

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