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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.68, 79.66 and 49.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.68, 79.66 and 49.45 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.68 : 79.66 = 49.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.68/79.66 = 49.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.68x = 79.66 × 49.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.68x = 3,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939.19/57.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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