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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.79, 194.68 and 38.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.79, 194.68 and 38.49 is: 57.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.79 : 194.68 = 38.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.79/194.68 = 38.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.79x = 194.68 × 38.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.79x = 7,493.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,493.65/129.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.74

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