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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.88, 53.54 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.88, 53.54 and 30.19 is: 45.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.88 : 53.54 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.88/53.54 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.88x = 53.54 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.88x = 1,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615.99/35.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.04

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