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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.63, 53.30 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.63, 53.30 and 29.87 is: 41.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.63 : 53.30 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.63/53.30 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.63x = 53.30 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.63x = 1,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591.92/38.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.21

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