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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.25, 78.81 and 49.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.25, 78.81 and 49.58 is: 68.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.25 : 78.81 = 49.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.25/78.81 = 49.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.25x = 78.81 × 49.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.25x = 3,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,907.01/57.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.25

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