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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.11, 52.33 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.11, 52.33 and 30.45 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.11 : 52.33 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.11/52.33 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.11x = 52.33 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.11x = 1,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593.45/35.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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