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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.92, 53.92 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.92, 53.92 and 30.24 is: 45.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.92 : 53.92 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.92/53.92 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.92x = 53.92 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.92x = 1,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630.54/35.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.39

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