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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.87, 55.38 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.87, 55.38 and 30.54 is: 45.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.87 : 55.38 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.87/55.38 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.87x = 55.38 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.87x = 1,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691.31/36.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.87

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