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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.15, 55.71 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.15, 55.71 and 29.52 is: 44.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.15 : 55.71 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.15/55.71 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.15x = 55.71 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.15x = 1,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.56/37.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.27

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