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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.89, 52.16 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.89, 52.16 and 30.06 is: 41.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.89 : 52.16 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.89/52.16 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.89x = 52.16 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.89x = 1,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567.78/37.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.38

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