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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.69, 86.31 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.69, 86.31 and 49.50 is: 74.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.69 : 86.31 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.69/86.31 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.69x = 86.31 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.69x = 4,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272.35/57.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.06

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