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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.31, 54.48 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.31, 54.48 and 30.67 is: 46.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.31 : 54.48 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.31/54.48 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.31x = 54.48 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.31x = 1,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670.90/36.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.02

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