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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.23, 85.54 and 49.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.23, 85.54 and 49.85 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.23 : 85.54 = 49.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.23/85.54 = 49.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.23x = 85.54 × 49.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.23x = 4,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264.38/57.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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