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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.88, 78.41 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.88, 78.41 and 49.59 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.88 : 78.41 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.88/78.41 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.88x = 78.41 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.88x = 3,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888.10/56.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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