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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.21, 78.99 and 35.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.21, 78.99 and 35.39 is: 48.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.21 : 78.99 = 35.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.21/78.99 = 35.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.21x = 78.99 × 35.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.21x = 2,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795.06/57.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.86

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