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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.41, 53.12 and 30.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.41, 53.12 and 30.93 is: 46.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.41 : 53.12 = 30.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.41/53.12 = 30.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.41x = 53.12 × 30.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.41x = 1,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643.00/35.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.40

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