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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.14, 84.16 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.14, 84.16 and 38.11 is: 57.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.14 : 84.16 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.14/84.16 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.14x = 84.16 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.14x = 3,206.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206.82/56.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.13

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