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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.22, 78.93 and 38.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.22, 78.93 and 38.80 is: 53.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.22 : 78.93 = 38.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.22/78.93 = 38.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.22x = 78.93 × 38.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.22x = 3,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062.48/57.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.52

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