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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.78, 49.21 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.78, 49.21 and 30.31 is: 41.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.78 : 49.21 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.78/49.21 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.78x = 49.21 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.78x = 1,491.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491.36/35.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.69

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