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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.39, 53.22 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.39, 53.22 and 30.67 is: 46.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.39 : 53.22 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.39/53.22 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.39x = 53.22 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.39x = 1,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632.26/35.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.12

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