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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.87, 54.02 and 30.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.87, 54.02 and 30.80 is: 46.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.87 : 54.02 = 30.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.87/54.02 = 30.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.87x = 54.02 × 30.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.87x = 1,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664.03/35.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.40

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