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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 57.95 and 29.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 57.95 and 29.57 is: 44.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 57.95 = 29.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/57.95 = 29.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 57.95 × 29.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 1,713.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713.25/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.30

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