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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 57.10 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 57.10 and 29.10 is: 43.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 57.10 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/57.10 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 57.10 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 1,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.61/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.65

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