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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 58.07 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 58.07 and 29.14 is: 43.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 58.07 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/58.07 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 58.07 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 1,692.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692.14/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.66

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