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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.48, 51.73 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.48, 51.73 and 29.19 is: 40.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.48 : 51.73 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.48/51.73 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.48x = 51.73 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.48x = 1,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509.97/37.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.29

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