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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.92, 52.39 and 30.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.92, 52.39 and 30.70 is: 42.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.92 : 52.39 = 30.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.92/52.39 = 30.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.92x = 52.39 × 30.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.92x = 1,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608.37/37.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.41

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