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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.98, 94.61 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.98, 94.61 and 49.48 is: 74.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.98 : 94.61 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.98/94.61 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.98x = 94.61 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.98x = 4,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681.30/62.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.33

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