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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.08, 85.46 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.08, 85.46 and 38.76 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.08 : 85.46 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.08/85.46 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.08x = 85.46 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.08x = 3,312.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312.43/57.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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