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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.85, 58.15 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.85, 58.15 and 29.74 is: 44.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.85 : 58.15 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.85/58.15 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.85x = 58.15 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.85x = 1,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.38/38.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.51

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