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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 193.97 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 193.97 and 38.01 is: 57.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 193.97 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/193.97 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 193.97 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 7,372.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,372.61/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.01

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