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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 52.63 and 30.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 52.63 and 30.35 is: 45.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 52.63 = 30.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/52.63 = 30.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 52.63 × 30.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 1,597.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597.38/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.32

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