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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.05, 55.50 and 30.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.05, 55.50 and 30.59 is: 45.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.05 : 55.50 = 30.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.05/55.50 = 30.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.05x = 55.50 × 30.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.05x = 1,697.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697.75/37.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.82

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