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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.18, 85.89 and 49.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.18, 85.89 and 49.26 is: 73.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.18 : 85.89 = 49.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.18/85.89 = 49.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.18x = 85.89 × 49.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.18x = 4,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230.94/57.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.99

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