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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 53.61 and 32.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 53.61 and 32.55 is: 48.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 53.61 = 32.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/53.61 = 32.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 53.61 × 32.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 1,745.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745.01/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.78

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