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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 53.67 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 53.67 and 30.14 is: 45.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 53.67 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/53.67 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 53.67 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617.19/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.00

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