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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.70, 93.95 and 49.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.70, 93.95 and 49.85 is: 74.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.70 : 93.95 = 49.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.70/93.95 = 49.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.70x = 93.95 × 49.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.70x = 4,683.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683.41/62.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.70

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