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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.91, 78.34 and 49.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.91, 78.34 and 49.62 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.91 : 78.34 = 49.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.91/78.34 = 49.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.91x = 78.34 × 49.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.91x = 3,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887.59/56.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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