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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 52.72 and 29.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 52.72 and 29.43 is: 40.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 52.72 = 29.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/52.72 = 29.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 52.72 × 29.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 1,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551.41/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.62

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