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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.22, 48.69 and 30.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.22, 48.69 and 30.61 is: 42.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.22 : 48.69 = 30.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.22/48.69 = 30.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.22x = 48.69 × 30.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.22x = 1,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490.46/35.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.31

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