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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.87, 55.53 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.87, 55.53 and 30.19 is: 45.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.87 : 55.53 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.87/55.53 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.87x = 55.53 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.87x = 1,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.17/36.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.47

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