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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.89, 49.61 and 30.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.89, 49.61 and 30.53 is: 42.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.89 : 49.61 = 30.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.89/49.61 = 30.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.89x = 49.61 × 30.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.89x = 1,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.51/35.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.20

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