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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.96, 52.32 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.96, 52.32 and 30.67 is: 42.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.96 : 52.32 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.96/52.32 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.96x = 52.32 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.96x = 1,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604.65/37.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.27

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