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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.91, 78.50 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.91, 78.50 and 35.06 is: 48.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.91 : 78.50 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.91/78.50 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.91x = 78.50 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.91x = 2,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752.49/56.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.37

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