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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.55, 48.91 and 30.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.55, 48.91 and 30.92 is: 42.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.55 : 48.91 = 30.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.55/48.91 = 30.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.55x = 48.91 × 30.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.55x = 1,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512.30/35.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.54

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