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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.91, 86.81 and 49.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.91, 86.81 and 49.10 is: 67.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.91 : 86.81 = 49.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.91/86.81 = 49.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.91x = 86.81 × 49.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.91x = 4,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262.37/62.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.75

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