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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.15, 56.99 and 29.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.15, 56.99 and 29.85 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.15 : 56.99 = 29.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.15/56.99 = 29.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.15x = 56.99 × 29.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.15x = 1,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701.00/38.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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