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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.11, 85.60 and 49.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.11, 85.60 and 49.87 is: 74.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.11 : 85.60 = 49.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.11/85.60 = 49.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.11x = 85.60 × 49.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.11x = 4,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269.00/57.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.75

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