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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.89, 55.22 and 30.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.89, 55.22 and 30.71 is: 45.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.89 : 55.22 = 30.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.89/55.22 = 30.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.89x = 55.22 × 30.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.89x = 1,695.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695.79/36.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.97

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