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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.94, 52.33 and 29.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.94, 52.33 and 29.74 is: 41.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.94 : 52.33 = 29.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.94/52.33 = 29.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.94x = 52.33 × 29.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.94x = 1,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555.88/37.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.01

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