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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.27, 78.96 and 49.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.27, 78.96 and 49.47 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.27 : 78.96 = 49.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.27/78.96 = 49.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.27x = 78.96 × 49.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.27x = 3,906.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906.15/57.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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