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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.45, 86.55 and 49.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.45, 86.55 and 49.35 is: 74.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.45 : 86.55 = 49.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.45/86.55 = 49.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.45x = 86.55 × 49.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.45x = 4,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271.24/57.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.35

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