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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.98, 56.97 and 29.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.98, 56.97 and 29.40 is: 44.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.98 : 56.97 = 29.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.98/56.97 = 29.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.98x = 56.97 × 29.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.98x = 1,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674.92/37.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.10

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