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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.02, 48.29 and 30.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.02, 48.29 and 30.91 is: 42.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.02 : 48.29 = 30.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.02/48.29 = 30.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.02x = 48.29 × 30.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.02x = 1,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492.64/35.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.62

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