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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.92, 51.01 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.92, 51.01 and 29.16 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.92 : 51.01 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.92/51.01 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.92x = 51.01 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.92x = 1,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487.45/36.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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