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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 52.61 and 29.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 52.61 and 29.37 is: 40.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 52.61 = 29.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/52.61 = 29.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 52.61 × 29.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545.16/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.53

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