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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.56, 117.86 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.56, 117.86 and 35.27 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.56 : 117.86 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.56/117.86 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.56x = 117.86 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.56x = 4,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157.04/78.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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