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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.99, 94.46 and 49.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.99, 94.46 and 49.49 is: 74.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.99 : 94.46 = 49.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.99/94.46 = 49.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.99x = 94.46 × 49.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.99x = 4,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674.11/62.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.21

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