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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.93, 93.97 and 49.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.93, 93.97 and 49.43 is: 73.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.93 : 93.97 = 49.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.93/93.97 = 49.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.93x = 93.97 × 49.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.93x = 4,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644.94/62.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.81

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