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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.40, 51.65 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.40, 51.65 and 30.18 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.40 : 51.65 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.40/51.65 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.40x = 51.65 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.40x = 1,558.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558.80/37.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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