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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.90, 79.95 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.90, 79.95 and 49.77 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.90 : 79.95 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.90/79.95 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.90x = 79.95 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.90x = 3,979.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979.11/57.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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