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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.69, 53.26 and 30.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.69, 53.26 and 30.63 is: 45.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.69 : 53.26 = 30.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.69/53.26 = 30.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.69x = 53.26 × 30.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.69x = 1,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.18/35.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.70

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