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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.19, 55.63 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.19, 55.63 and 30.07 is: 44.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.19 : 55.63 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.19/55.63 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.19x = 55.63 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.19x = 1,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.64/37.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.98

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