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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.35, 48.67 and 30.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.35, 48.67 and 30.41 is: 41.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.35 : 48.67 = 30.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.35/48.67 = 30.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.35x = 48.67 × 30.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.35x = 1,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.19/35.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.87

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