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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.28, 52.83 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.28, 52.83 and 29.10 is: 40.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.28 : 52.83 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.28/52.83 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.28x = 52.83 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.28x = 1,537.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.35/38.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.16

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