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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.36, 57.46 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.36, 57.46 and 29.12 is: 43.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.36 : 57.46 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.36/57.46 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.36x = 57.46 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.36x = 1,673.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673.21/38.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.62

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