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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.08, 48.42 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.08, 48.42 and 30.28 is: 41.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.08 : 48.42 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.08/48.42 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.08x = 48.42 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.08x = 1,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.16/35.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.79

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