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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.79, 53.73 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.79, 53.73 and 30.48 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.79 : 53.73 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.79/53.73 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.79x = 53.73 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.79x = 1,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637.69/35.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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