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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.59, 51.91 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.59, 51.91 and 29.82 is: 41.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.59 : 51.91 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.59/51.91 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.59x = 51.91 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.59x = 1,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547.96/37.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.18

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