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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.72, 86.40 and 38.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.72, 86.40 and 38.40 is: 57.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.72 : 86.40 = 38.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.72/86.40 = 38.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.72x = 86.40 × 38.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.72x = 3,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317.76/57.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.48

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