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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.67, 78.25 and 38.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.67, 78.25 and 38.02 is: 52.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.67 : 78.25 = 38.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.67/78.25 = 38.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.67x = 78.25 × 38.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.67x = 2,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974.67/56.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.49

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