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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.49, 48.99 and 30.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.49, 48.99 and 30.35 is: 41.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.49 : 48.99 = 30.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.49/48.99 = 30.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.49x = 48.99 × 30.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.49x = 1,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486.60/35.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.89

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