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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.14, 85.19 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.14, 85.19 and 49.95 is: 74.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.14 : 85.19 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.14/85.19 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.14x = 85.19 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.14x = 4,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254.99/57.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.47

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