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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.73, 86.49 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.73, 86.49 and 49.59 is: 68.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.73 : 86.49 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.73/86.49 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.73x = 86.49 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.73x = 4,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289.04/62.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.37

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