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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.58, 54.96 and 30.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.58, 54.96 and 30.90 is: 46.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.58 : 54.96 = 30.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.58/54.96 = 30.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.58x = 54.96 × 30.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.58x = 1,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698.26/36.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.43

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