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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.17, 52.77 and 29.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.17, 52.77 and 29.98 is: 41.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.17 : 52.77 = 29.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.17/52.77 = 29.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.17x = 52.77 × 29.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.17x = 1,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582.04/38.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.45

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