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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.14, 52.63 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.14, 52.63 and 30.30 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.14 : 52.63 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.14/52.63 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.14x = 52.63 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.14x = 1,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.54/35.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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