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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.52, 51.89 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.52, 51.89 and 29.82 is: 41.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.52 : 51.89 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.52/51.89 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.52x = 51.89 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.52x = 1,547.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547.21/37.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.24

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