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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 57 and 29.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 57 and 29.96 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 57 = 29.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/57 = 29.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 57 × 29.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707.72/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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