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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.69, 78.14 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.69, 78.14 and 38.23 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.69 : 78.14 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.69/78.14 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.69x = 78.14 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.69x = 2,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987.19/56.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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