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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.16, 52.82 and 30.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.16, 52.82 and 30.76 is: 46.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.16 : 52.82 = 30.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.16/52.82 = 30.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.16x = 52.82 × 30.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.16x = 1,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.74/35.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.21

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