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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.03, 84.21 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.03, 84.21 and 38.11 is: 57.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.03 : 84.21 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.03/84.21 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.03x = 84.21 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.03x = 3,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209.24/56.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.28

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