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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.69, 49.21 and 30.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.69, 49.21 and 30.52 is: 42.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.69 : 49.21 = 30.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.69/49.21 = 30.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.69x = 49.21 × 30.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.69x = 1,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501.89/35.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.08

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