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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.83, 52.15 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.83, 52.15 and 29.10 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.83 : 52.15 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.83/52.15 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.83x = 52.15 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.83x = 1,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517.57/37.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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