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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.87, 94.20 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.87, 94.20 and 49.96 is: 74.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.87 : 94.20 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.87/94.20 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.87x = 94.20 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.87x = 4,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706.35/62.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.86

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