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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 52.45 and 30.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 52.45 and 30.90 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 52.45 = 30.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/52.45 = 30.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 52.45 × 30.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.71/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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