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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.93, 78.56 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.93, 78.56 and 35.07 is: 48.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.93 : 78.56 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.93/78.56 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.93x = 78.56 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.93x = 2,754.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754.92/56.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.40

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