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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.11, 78.80 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.11, 78.80 and 35.27 is: 48.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.11 : 78.80 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.11/78.80 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.11x = 78.80 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.11x = 2,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778.71/57.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.66

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