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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 79.90 and 38.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 79.90 and 38.50 is: 53.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 79.90 = 38.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/79.90 = 38.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 79.90 × 38.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 3,076.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076.15/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.10

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