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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57, 78.68 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57, 78.68 and 34 is: 46.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57 : 78.68 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57/78.68 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57x = 78.68 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57x = 2,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675.12/57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.93

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