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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.97, 78.62 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.97, 78.62 and 35.15 is: 48.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.97 : 78.62 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.97/78.62 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.97x = 78.62 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.97x = 2,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762.92/56.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.50

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