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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.62, 117.95 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.62, 117.95 and 35.30 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.62 : 117.95 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.62/117.95 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.62x = 117.95 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.62x = 4,162.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162.87/78.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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