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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.38, 57.59 and 29.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.38, 57.59 and 29.26 is: 43.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.38 : 57.59 = 29.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.38/57.59 = 29.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.38x = 57.59 × 29.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.38x = 1,685.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685.08/38.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.91

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