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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.12, 85.26 and 49.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.12, 85.26 and 49.02 is: 73.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.12 : 85.26 = 49.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.12/85.26 = 49.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.12x = 85.26 × 49.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.12x = 4,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179.45/57.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.17

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