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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 53.13 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 53.13 and 29.28 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 53.13 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/53.13 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 53.13 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 1,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555.65/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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