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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.28, 52.67 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.28, 52.67 and 30.13 is: 44.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.28 : 52.67 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.28/52.67 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.28x = 52.67 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.28x = 1,586.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586.95/35.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.98

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