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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.81, 121.19 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.81, 121.19 and 49 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.81 : 121.19 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.81/121.19 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.81x = 121.19 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.81x = 5,938.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,938.31/87.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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