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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.70, 84.96 and 38.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.70, 84.96 and 38.70 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.70 : 84.96 = 38.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.70/84.96 = 38.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.70x = 84.96 × 38.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.70x = 3,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287.95/56.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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