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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.80, 49.36 and 30.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.80, 49.36 and 30.10 is: 41.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.80 : 49.36 = 30.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.80/49.36 = 30.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.80x = 49.36 × 30.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.80x = 1,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485.74/35.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.50

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