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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.79, 68.64 and 41.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.79, 68.64 and 41.58 is: 57.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.79 : 68.64 = 41.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.79/68.64 = 41.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.79x = 68.64 × 41.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.79x = 2,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854.05/49.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.33

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