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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.09, 78.80 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.09, 78.80 and 35.27 is: 48.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.09 : 78.80 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.09/78.80 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.09x = 78.80 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.09x = 2,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779.00/57.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.67

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