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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.81, 79.70 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.81, 79.70 and 35.94 is: 49.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.81 : 79.70 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.81/79.70 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.81x = 79.70 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.81x = 2,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864.24/57.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.55

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