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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.12, 51.26 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.12, 51.26 and 29.84 is: 41.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.12 : 51.26 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.12/51.26 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.12x = 51.26 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.12x = 1,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.60/37.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.21

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