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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.21, 51.31 and 29.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.21, 51.31 and 29.01 is: 40.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.21 : 51.31 = 29.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.21/51.31 = 29.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.21x = 51.31 × 29.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.21x = 1,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488.50/37.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.00

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