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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.70, 86.09 and 49.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.70, 86.09 and 49.54 is: 73.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.70 : 86.09 = 49.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.70/86.09 = 49.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.70x = 86.09 × 49.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.70x = 4,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264.90/57.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.92

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