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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.03, 78.62 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.03, 78.62 and 49.64 is: 68.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.03 : 78.62 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.03/78.62 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.03x = 78.62 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.03x = 3,902.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902.06/57.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.42

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