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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.98, 52.35 and 29.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.98, 52.35 and 29.79 is: 41.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.98 : 52.35 = 29.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.98/52.35 = 29.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.98x = 52.35 × 29.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.98x = 1,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559.51/37.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.06

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