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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.34, 55.92 and 29.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.34, 55.92 and 29.72 is: 44.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.34 : 55.92 = 29.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.34/55.92 = 29.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.34x = 55.92 × 29.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.34x = 1,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661.94/37.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.51

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