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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.65, 56.21 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.65, 56.21 and 30.86 is: 46.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.65 : 56.21 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.65/56.21 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.65x = 56.21 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.65x = 1,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734.91/37.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.08

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