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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.88, 79.64 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.88, 79.64 and 49.66 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.88 : 79.64 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.88/79.64 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.88x = 79.64 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.88x = 3,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954.92/57.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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