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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.67, 55.08 and 30.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.67, 55.08 and 30.98 is: 46.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.67 : 55.08 = 30.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.67/55.08 = 30.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.67x = 55.08 × 30.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.67x = 1,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706.16/36.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.53

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