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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.03, 55.42 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.03, 55.42 and 30.86 is: 46.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.03 : 55.42 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.03/55.42 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.03x = 55.42 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.03x = 1,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710.26/37.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.19

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