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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 100.49 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 100.49 and 49 is: 73.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 100.49 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/100.49 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 100.49 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 4,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924.01/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.49

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