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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.02, 52.42 and 29.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.02, 52.42 and 29.83 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.02 : 52.42 = 29.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.02/52.42 = 29.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.02x = 52.42 × 29.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.02x = 1,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.43/38.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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