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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.13, 78.73 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.13, 78.73 and 38.67 is: 53.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.13 : 78.73 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.13/78.73 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.13x = 78.73 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.13x = 3,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044.49/57.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.29

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