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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.94, 94.50 and 49.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.94, 94.50 and 49.36 is: 74.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.94 : 94.50 = 49.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.94/94.50 = 49.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.94x = 94.50 × 49.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.94x = 4,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664.52/62.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.11

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