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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.84, 79.75 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.84, 79.75 and 38.18 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.84 : 79.75 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.84/79.75 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.84x = 79.75 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.84x = 3,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044.66/57.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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