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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.48, 85.98 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.48, 85.98 and 49.44 is: 73.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.48 : 85.98 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.48/85.98 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.48x = 85.98 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.48x = 4,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250.85/57.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.95

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