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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37, 55.48 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37, 55.48 and 30.12 is: 45.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37 : 55.48 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37/55.48 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37x = 55.48 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37x = 1,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671.06/37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.16

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