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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.61, 58.01 and 29.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.61, 58.01 and 29.57 is: 44.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.61 : 58.01 = 29.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.61/58.01 = 29.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.61x = 58.01 × 29.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.61x = 1,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714.92/38.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.42

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