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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.05, 52.57 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.05, 52.57 and 30.19 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.05 : 52.57 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.05/52.57 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.05x = 52.57 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.05x = 1,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587.09/35.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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