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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.73, 49.14 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.73, 49.14 and 30.45 is: 41.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.73 : 49.14 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.73/49.14 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.73x = 49.14 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.73x = 1,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496.31/35.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.88

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