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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.16, 55.73 and 29.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.16, 55.73 and 29.15 is: 43.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.16 : 55.73 = 29.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.16/55.73 = 29.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.16x = 55.73 × 29.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.16x = 1,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.32/37.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.72

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