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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.17, 78.98 and 49.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.17, 78.98 and 49.07 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.17 : 78.98 = 49.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.17/78.98 = 49.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.17x = 78.98 × 49.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.17x = 3,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875.50/57.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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