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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.83, 86.82 and 49.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.83, 86.82 and 49.32 is: 74.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.83 : 86.82 = 49.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.83/86.82 = 49.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.83x = 86.82 × 49.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.83x = 4,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281.96/57.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.05

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