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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.34, 53.18 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.34, 53.18 and 30.38 is: 45.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.34 : 53.18 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.34/53.18 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.34x = 53.18 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.34x = 1,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615.39/35.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.71

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