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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.76, 79.58 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.76, 79.58 and 38.32 is: 52.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.76 : 79.58 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.76/79.58 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.76x = 79.58 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.76x = 3,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049.51/57.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.80

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