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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.76, 52.12 and 29.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.76, 52.12 and 29.16 is: 40.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.76 : 52.12 = 29.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.76/52.12 = 29.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.76x = 52.12 × 29.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.76x = 1,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.82/37.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.25

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