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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.09, 55.89 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.09, 55.89 and 30.48 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.09 : 55.89 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.09/55.89 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.09x = 55.89 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.09x = 1,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703.32/37.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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