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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.84, 79.77 and 35.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.84, 79.77 and 35.98 is: 49.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.84 : 79.77 = 35.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.84/79.77 = 35.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.84x = 79.77 × 35.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.84x = 2,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870.12/57.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.62

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