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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.05, 85.52 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.05, 85.52 and 38.76 is: 58.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.05 : 85.52 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.05/85.52 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.05x = 85.52 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.05x = 3,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314.64/57.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.10

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