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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.51, 56.16 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.51, 56.16 and 30.67 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.51 : 56.16 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.51/56.16 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.51x = 56.16 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.51x = 1,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722.43/37.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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