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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 52.84 and 29.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 52.84 and 29.46 is: 40.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 52.84 = 29.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/52.84 = 29.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 52.84 × 29.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556.52/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.69

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