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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.69, 53.41 and 29.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.69, 53.41 and 29.93 is: 41.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.69 : 53.41 = 29.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.69/53.41 = 29.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.69x = 53.41 × 29.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.69x = 1,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.29/38.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.31

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