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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.50, 53.16 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.50, 53.16 and 30.07 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.50 : 53.16 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.50/53.16 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.50x = 53.16 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.50x = 1,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.39/35.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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