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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.89, 85.15 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.89, 85.15 and 38.76 is: 58.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.89 : 85.15 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.89/85.15 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.89x = 85.15 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.89x = 3,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300.41/56.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.01

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