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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.51, 54.76 and 30.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.51, 54.76 and 30.77 is: 46.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.51 : 54.76 = 30.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.51/54.76 = 30.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.51x = 54.76 × 30.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.51x = 1,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684.97/36.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.15

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