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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.10, 51.08 and 29.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.10, 51.08 and 29.81 is: 41.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.10 : 51.08 = 29.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.10/51.08 = 29.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.10x = 51.08 × 29.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.10x = 1,522.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522.29/37.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.04

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