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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.13, 55.74 and 30.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.13, 55.74 and 30.40 is: 45.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.13 : 55.74 = 30.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.13/55.74 = 30.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.13x = 55.74 × 30.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.13x = 1,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694.47/37.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.64

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