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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.77, 56.60 and 30.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.77, 56.60 and 30.97 is: 46.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.77 : 56.60 = 30.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.77/56.60 = 30.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.77x = 56.60 × 30.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.77x = 1,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.90/37.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.41

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