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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.96, 52.34 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.96, 52.34 and 30.66 is: 42.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.96 : 52.34 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.96/52.34 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.96x = 52.34 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.96x = 1,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604.74/37.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.27

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