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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.47, 57.78 and 29.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.47, 57.78 and 29.93 is: 44.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.47 : 57.78 = 29.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.47/57.78 = 29.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.47x = 57.78 × 29.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.47x = 1,729.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.36/38.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.95

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