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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.75, 52.13 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.75, 52.13 and 29.55 is: 40.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.75 : 52.13 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.75/52.13 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.75x = 52.13 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.75x = 1,540.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540.29/37.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.80

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