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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.17, 54.22 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.17, 54.22 and 30.09 is: 45.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.17 : 54.22 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.17/54.22 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.17x = 54.22 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.17x = 1,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.48/36.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.11

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