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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.26, 52.67 and 30.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.26, 52.67 and 30.40 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.26 : 52.67 = 30.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.26/52.67 = 30.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.26x = 52.67 × 30.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.26x = 1,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601.17/35.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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