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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.94, 55.18 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.94, 55.18 and 30.86 is: 46.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.94 : 55.18 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.94/55.18 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.94x = 55.18 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.94x = 1,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703.07/36.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.11

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