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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.78, 52.15 and 29.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.78, 52.15 and 29.61 is: 40.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.78 : 52.15 = 29.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.78/52.15 = 29.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.78x = 52.15 × 29.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.78x = 1,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544.16/37.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.87

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