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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.54, 53.02 and 30.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.54, 53.02 and 30.77 is: 45.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.54 : 53.02 = 30.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.54/53.02 = 30.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.54x = 53.02 × 30.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.54x = 1,631.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.43/35.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.90

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