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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.69, 49.36 and 30.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.69, 49.36 and 30.78 is: 42.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.69 : 49.36 = 30.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.69/49.36 = 30.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.69x = 49.36 × 30.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.69x = 1,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.18/35.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.57

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