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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.33, 55.98 and 30.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.33, 55.98 and 30.58 is: 45.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.33 : 55.98 = 30.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.33/55.98 = 30.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.33x = 55.98 × 30.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.33x = 1,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711.87/37.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.86

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