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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.37, 52.93 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.37, 52.93 and 30.09 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.37 : 52.93 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.37/52.93 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.37x = 52.93 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.37x = 1,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592.66/35.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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