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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.36, 52.90 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.36, 52.90 and 29.15 is: 40.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.36 : 52.90 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.36/52.90 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.36x = 52.90 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.36x = 1,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.04/38.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.20

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