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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.18, 57.18 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.18, 57.18 and 29.12 is: 43.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.18 : 57.18 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.18/57.18 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.18x = 57.18 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.18x = 1,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.08/38.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.61

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