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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.05, 78.67 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.05, 78.67 and 38.64 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.05 : 78.67 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.05/78.67 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.05x = 78.67 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.05x = 3,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039.71/57.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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