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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.45, 53.02 and 29.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.45, 53.02 and 29.13 is: 40.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.45 : 53.02 = 29.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.45/53.02 = 29.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.45x = 53.02 × 29.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.45x = 1,544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544.47/38.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.17

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