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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.97, 78.63 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.97, 78.63 and 35.13 is: 48.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.97 : 78.63 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.97/78.63 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.97x = 78.63 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.97x = 2,762.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762.27/56.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.49

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