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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.58, 54.78 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.58, 54.78 and 30.55 is: 45.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.58 : 54.78 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.58/54.78 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.58x = 54.78 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.58x = 1,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673.53/36.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.75

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