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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.75, 54.98 and 30.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.75, 54.98 and 30.59 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.75 : 54.98 = 30.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.75/54.98 = 30.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.75x = 54.98 × 30.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.75x = 1,681.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.84/36.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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