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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.67, 79.56 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.67, 79.56 and 38 is: 52.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.67 : 79.56 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.67/79.56 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.67x = 79.56 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.67x = 3,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023.28/57.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.42

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