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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.84, 53.55 and 29.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.84, 53.55 and 29.12 is: 40.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.84 : 53.55 = 29.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.84/53.55 = 29.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.84x = 53.55 × 29.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.84x = 1,559.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559.11/38.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.15

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