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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 52.94 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 52.94 and 30.11 is: 44.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 52.94 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/52.94 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 52.94 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 1,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593.66/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.91

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