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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.69, 56.61 and 30.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.69, 56.61 and 30.10 is: 45.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.69 : 56.61 = 30.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.69/56.61 = 30.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.69x = 56.61 × 30.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.69x = 1,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703.96/37.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.21

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