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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 56.98 and 29.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 56.98 and 29.96 is: 44.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 56.98 = 29.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/56.98 = 29.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 56.98 × 29.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707.12/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.85

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