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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.47, 51.74 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.47, 51.74 and 30.18 is: 41.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.47 : 51.74 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.47/51.74 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.47x = 51.74 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.47x = 1,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.36/37.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.67

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