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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.23, 57.38 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.23, 57.38 and 29.07 is: 43.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.23 : 57.38 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.23/57.38 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.23x = 57.38 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.23x = 1,668.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668.04/38.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.63

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