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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.13, 53.87 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.13, 53.87 and 30.46 is: 45.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.13 : 53.87 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.13/53.87 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.13x = 53.87 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.13x = 1,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640.82/36.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.42

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