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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.78, 53.60 and 29.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.78, 53.60 and 29.60 is: 40.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.78 : 53.60 = 29.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.78/53.60 = 29.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.78x = 53.60 × 29.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.78x = 1,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586.56/38.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.91

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