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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.43, 53.15 and 30.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.43, 53.15 and 30.35 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.43 : 53.15 = 30.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.43/53.15 = 30.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.43x = 53.15 × 30.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.43x = 1,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612.91/35.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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