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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.83, 53.64 and 30.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.83, 53.64 and 30.41 is: 45.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.83 : 53.64 = 30.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.83/53.64 = 30.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.83x = 53.64 × 30.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.83x = 1,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.19/35.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.53

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