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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.12, 48.33 and 30.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.12, 48.33 and 30.50 is: 41.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.12 : 48.33 = 30.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.12/48.33 = 30.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.12x = 48.33 × 30.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.12x = 1,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474.19/35.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.97

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