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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.60, 51.94 and 29.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.60, 51.94 and 29.44 is: 40.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.60 : 51.94 = 29.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.60/51.94 = 29.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.60x = 51.94 × 29.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.60x = 1,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529.11/37.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.67

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