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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.25, 53.06 and 30.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.25, 53.06 and 30.03 is: 45.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.25 : 53.06 = 30.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.25/53.06 = 30.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.25x = 53.06 × 30.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.25x = 1,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593.24/35.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.20

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