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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.26, 85.81 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.26, 85.81 and 49.13 is: 73.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.26 : 85.81 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.26/85.81 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.26x = 85.81 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.26x = 4,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215.95/57.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.63

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