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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.63, 56.31 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.63, 56.31 and 30.88 is: 46.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.63 : 56.31 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.63/56.31 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.63x = 56.31 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.63x = 1,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738.85/37.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.21

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