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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.92, 86.36 and 49.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.92, 86.36 and 49.68 is: 74.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.92 : 86.36 = 49.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.92/86.36 = 49.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.92x = 86.36 × 49.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.92x = 4,290.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290.12/57.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.08

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