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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.93, 79.98 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.93, 79.98 and 38.55 is: 53.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.93 : 79.98 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.93/79.98 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.93x = 79.98 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.93x = 3,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083.23/57.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.22

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