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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.91, 94.14 and 49.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.91, 94.14 and 49.29 is: 73.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.91 : 94.14 = 49.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.91/94.14 = 49.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.91x = 94.14 × 49.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.91x = 4,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640.16/62.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.76

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