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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.99, 56.91 and 29.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.99, 56.91 and 29.38 is: 44.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.99 : 56.91 = 29.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.99/56.91 = 29.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.99x = 56.91 × 29.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.99x = 1,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.02/37.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.01

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