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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.53, 53.30 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.53, 53.30 and 30.44 is: 45.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.53 : 53.30 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.53/53.30 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.53x = 53.30 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.53x = 1,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622.30/35.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.67

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