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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.06, 116.97 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.06, 116.97 and 35.22 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.06 : 116.97 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.06/116.97 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.06x = 116.97 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.06x = 4,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119.68/78.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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