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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.96, 56.94 and 30.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.96, 56.94 and 30.82 is: 46.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.96 : 56.94 = 30.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.96/56.94 = 30.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.96x = 56.94 × 30.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.96x = 1,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754.89/37.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.23

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