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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.43, 98.57 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.43, 98.57 and 38.68 is: 53.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.43 : 98.57 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.43/98.57 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.43x = 98.57 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.43x = 3,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812.39/71.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.38

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