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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.76, 52.08 and 29.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.76, 52.08 and 29.62 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.76 : 52.08 = 29.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.76/52.08 = 29.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.76x = 52.08 × 29.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.76x = 1,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.61/37.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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