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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.96, 86.80 and 49.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.96, 86.80 and 49.36 is: 73.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.96 : 86.80 = 49.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.96/86.80 = 49.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.96x = 86.80 × 49.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.96x = 4,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284.45/57.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.92

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