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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.70, 80.90 and 49.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.70, 80.90 and 49.97 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.70 : 80.90 = 49.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.70/80.90 = 49.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.70x = 80.90 × 49.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.70x = 4,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042.57/58.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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