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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.06, 48.34 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.06, 48.34 and 30.46 is: 42.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.06 : 48.34 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.06/48.34 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.06x = 48.34 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.06x = 1,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.44/35.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.00

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