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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.82, 49.34 and 30.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.82, 49.34 and 30.36 is: 41.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.82 : 49.34 = 30.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.82/49.34 = 30.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.82x = 49.34 × 30.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.82x = 1,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.96/35.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.82

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