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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.32, 52.81 and 29.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.32, 52.81 and 29.11 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.32 : 52.81 = 29.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.32/52.81 = 29.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.32x = 52.81 × 29.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.32x = 1,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.30/38.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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