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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.46, 55.96 and 30.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.46, 55.96 and 30.69 is: 45.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.46 : 55.96 = 30.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.46/55.96 = 30.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.46x = 55.96 × 30.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.46x = 1,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717.34/37.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.84

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