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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.44, 51.64 and 29.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.44, 51.64 and 29.24 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.44 : 51.64 = 29.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.44/51.64 = 29.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.44x = 51.64 × 29.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.44x = 1,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509.95/37.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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