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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 78.65 and 34.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 78.65 and 34.89 is: 48.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 78.65 = 34.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/78.65 = 34.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 78.65 × 34.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 2,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744.10/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.14

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