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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.76, 52.13 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.76, 52.13 and 30.37 is: 41.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.76 : 52.13 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.76/52.13 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.76x = 52.13 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.76x = 1,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583.02/37.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.92

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