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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.53, 79.34 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.53, 79.34 and 38.16 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.53 : 79.34 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.53/79.34 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.53x = 79.34 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.53x = 3,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027.42/57.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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