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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.22, 78.84 and 49.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.22, 78.84 and 49.06 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.22 : 78.84 = 49.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.22/78.84 = 49.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.22x = 78.84 × 49.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.22x = 3,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867.89/57.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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