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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.95, 51.05 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.95, 51.05 and 30.13 is: 41.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.95 : 51.05 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.95/51.05 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.95x = 51.05 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.95x = 1,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538.20/36.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.62

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