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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 56.79 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 56.79 and 38.04 is: 56.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 56.79 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/56.79 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 56.79 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 2,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160.29/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.61

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