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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.28, 52.76 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.28, 52.76 and 29.08 is: 40.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.28 : 52.76 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.28/52.76 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.28x = 52.76 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.28x = 1,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.26/38.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.08

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