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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.74, 58 and 32.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.74, 58 and 32.29 is: 48.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.74 : 58 = 32.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.74/58 = 32.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.74x = 58 × 32.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.74x = 1,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872.82/38.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.34

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