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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.41, 52.82 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.41, 52.82 and 30.30 is: 45.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.41 : 52.82 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.41/52.82 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.41x = 52.82 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.41x = 1,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.45/35.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.20

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