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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.35, 85.60 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.35, 85.60 and 49.66 is: 74.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.35 : 85.60 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.35/85.60 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.35x = 85.60 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.35x = 4,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250.90/57.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.12

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