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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.37, 45.51 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.37, 45.51 and 24.93 is: 37.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.37 : 45.51 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.37/45.51 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.37x = 45.51 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.37x = 1,134.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134.56/30.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.36

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