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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.72, 55.08 and 30.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.72, 55.08 and 30.00 is: 45.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.72 : 55.08 = 30.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.72/55.08 = 30.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.72x = 55.08 × 30.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.72x = 1,652.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652.61/36.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.01

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