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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.55, 53.25 and 30.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.55, 53.25 and 30.01 is: 44.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.55 : 53.25 = 30.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.55/53.25 = 30.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.55x = 53.25 × 30.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.55x = 1,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.03/35.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.95

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