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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.14, 84.21 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.14, 84.21 and 38.08 is: 57.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.14 : 84.21 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.14/84.21 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.14x = 84.21 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.14x = 3,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206.72/56.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.12

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