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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.42, 52.95 and 30.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.42, 52.95 and 30.56 is: 45.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.42 : 52.95 = 30.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.42/52.95 = 30.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.42x = 52.95 × 30.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.42x = 1,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.00/35.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.68

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