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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 48.87 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 48.87 and 30.24 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 48.87 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/48.87 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 48.87 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477.83/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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