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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.81, 52.20 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.81, 52.20 and 30.55 is: 42.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.81 : 52.20 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.81/52.20 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.81x = 52.20 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.81x = 1,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.71/37.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.18

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