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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78, 116.98 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78, 116.98 and 23.89 is: 35.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78 : 116.98 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78/116.98 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78x = 116.98 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78x = 2,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794.65/78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.83

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