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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.30, 78.80 and 49.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.30, 78.80 and 49.08 is: 67.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.30 : 78.80 = 49.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.30/78.80 = 49.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.30x = 78.80 × 49.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.30x = 3,867.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867.50/57.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.50

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