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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.19, 55.82 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.19, 55.82 and 30.88 is: 46.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.19 : 55.82 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.19/55.82 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.19x = 55.82 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.19x = 1,723.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723.87/37.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.35

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