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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.36, 51.44 and 29.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.36, 51.44 and 29.97 is: 41.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.36 : 51.44 = 29.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.36/51.44 = 29.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.36x = 51.44 × 29.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.36x = 1,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.51/37.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.26

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