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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.55, 45.77 and 23.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.55, 45.77 and 23.77 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.55 : 45.77 = 23.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.55/45.77 = 23.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.55x = 45.77 × 23.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.55x = 1,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.90/30.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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