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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.06, 85.65 and 38.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.06, 85.65 and 38.85 is: 58.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.06 : 85.65 = 38.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.06/85.65 = 38.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.06x = 85.65 × 38.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.06x = 3,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327.50/57.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.32

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