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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78, 117.03 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78, 117.03 and 35.28 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78 : 117.03 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78/117.03 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78x = 117.03 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78x = 4,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128.82/78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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