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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.51, 48.84 and 30.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.51, 48.84 and 30.89 is: 42.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.51 : 48.84 = 30.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.51/48.84 = 30.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.51x = 48.84 × 30.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.51x = 1,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508.42/35.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.48

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