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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.54, 54.60 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.54, 54.60 and 30.06 is: 44.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.54 : 54.60 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.54/54.60 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.54x = 54.60 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.54x = 1,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641.28/36.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.92

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