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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.62, 134.47 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.62, 134.47 and 49 is: 73.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.62 : 134.47 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.62/134.47 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.62x = 134.47 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.62x = 6,589.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589.03/89.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.52

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