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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.16, 51.27 and 29.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.16, 51.27 and 29.93 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.16 : 51.27 = 29.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.16/51.27 = 29.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.16x = 51.27 × 29.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.16x = 1,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.25/37.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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