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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.04, 48.36 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.04, 48.36 and 30.66 is: 42.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.04 : 48.36 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.04/48.36 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.04x = 48.36 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.04x = 1,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482.72/35.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.32

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