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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56.94, 78.57 and 38.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 56.94, 78.57 and 38.58 is: 53.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    56.94 : 78.57 = 38.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    56.94/78.57 = 38.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    56.94x = 78.57 × 38.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    56.94x = 3,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030.79/56.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.22

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