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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.18, 78.92 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.18, 78.92 and 35.06 is: 48.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.18 : 78.92 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.18/78.92 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.18x = 78.92 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.18x = 2,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766.92/57.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.39

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