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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.71, 58 and 29.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.71, 58 and 29.07 is: 43.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.71 : 58 = 29.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.71/58 = 29.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.71x = 58 × 29.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.71x = 1,686.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686.06/38.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.56

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