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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.89, 53.69 and 29.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.89, 53.69 and 29.71 is: 41.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.89 : 53.69 = 29.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.89/53.69 = 29.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.89x = 53.69 × 29.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.89x = 1,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595.13/38.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.02

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