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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.03, 85.65 and 49.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.03, 85.65 and 49.86 is: 74.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.03 : 85.65 = 49.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.03/85.65 = 49.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.03x = 85.65 × 49.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.03x = 4,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270.51/57.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.88

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