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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.32, 57.22 and 29.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.32, 57.22 and 29.68 is: 44.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.32 : 57.22 = 29.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.32/57.22 = 29.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.32x = 57.22 × 29.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.32x = 1,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698.29/38.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.32

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