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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.24, 78.96 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.24, 78.96 and 35.37 is: 48.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.24 : 78.96 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.24/78.96 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.24x = 78.96 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.24x = 2,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792.82/57.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.79

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