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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.85, 81.24 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.85, 81.24 and 49.70 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.85 : 81.24 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.85/81.24 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.85x = 81.24 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.85x = 4,037.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037.38/58.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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