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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.54, 78.05 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.54, 78.05 and 38.11 is: 52.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.54 : 78.05 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.54/78.05 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.54x = 78.05 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.54x = 2,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974.49/56.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.61

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