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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.01, 85.51 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.01, 85.51 and 38.84 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.01 : 85.51 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.01/85.51 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.01x = 85.51 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.01x = 3,321.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321.21/57.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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