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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.57, 53.18 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.57, 53.18 and 29.34 is: 40.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.57 : 53.18 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.57/53.18 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.57x = 53.18 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.57x = 1,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560.30/38.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.45

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