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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.72, 86.40 and 49.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.72, 86.40 and 49.52 is: 74.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.72 : 86.40 = 49.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.72/86.40 = 49.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.72x = 86.40 × 49.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.72x = 4,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278.53/57.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.13

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