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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.18, 78.89 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.18, 78.89 and 35.32 is: 48.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.18 : 78.89 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.18/78.89 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.18x = 78.89 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.18x = 2,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786.22/57.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.73

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