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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 57.12 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 57.12 and 29.16 is: 43.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 57.12 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/57.12 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 57.12 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 1,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.62/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.65

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