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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.21, 55.66 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.21, 55.66 and 29.06 is: 43.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.21 : 55.66 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.21/55.66 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.21x = 55.66 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.21x = 1,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617.48/37.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.47

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