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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.53, 51.78 and 29.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.53, 51.78 and 29.37 is: 40.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.53 : 51.78 = 29.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.53/51.78 = 29.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.53x = 51.78 × 29.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.53x = 1,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520.78/37.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.52

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