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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.19, 78.90 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.19, 78.90 and 35.35 is: 48.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.19 : 78.90 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.19/78.90 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.19x = 78.90 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.19x = 2,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789.12/57.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.77

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