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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.78, 55.09 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.78, 55.09 and 30.25 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.78 : 55.09 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.78/55.09 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.78x = 55.09 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.78x = 1,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666.10/36.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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