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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 52.64 and 29.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 52.64 and 29.50 is: 40.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 52.64 = 29.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/52.64 = 29.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 52.64 × 29.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,552.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.73/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.71

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