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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.56, 53.16 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.56, 53.16 and 29.82 is: 41.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.56 : 53.16 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.56/53.16 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.56x = 53.16 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.56x = 1,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585.23/38.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.11

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