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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 48.66 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 48.66 and 30.19 is: 41.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 48.66 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/48.66 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 48.66 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468.72/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.50

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