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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.11, 78.84 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.11, 78.84 and 38.75 is: 53.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.11 : 78.84 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.11/78.84 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.11x = 78.84 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.11x = 3,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054.66/57.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.49

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