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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.78, 56.61 and 30.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.78, 56.61 and 30.58 is: 45.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.78 : 56.61 = 30.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.78/56.61 = 30.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.78x = 56.61 × 30.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.78x = 1,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731.13/37.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.82

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