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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 57.10 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 57.10 and 29.08 is: 43.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 57.10 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/57.10 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 57.10 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660.47/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.54

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