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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.98, 56.73 and 30.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.98, 56.73 and 30.33 is: 45.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.98 : 56.73 = 30.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.98/56.73 = 30.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.98x = 56.73 × 30.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.98x = 1,720.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720.62/37.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.30

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