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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.69, 84.80 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.69, 84.80 and 38.62 is: 57.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.69 : 84.80 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.69/84.80 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.69x = 84.80 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.69x = 3,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274.55/56.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.76

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