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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.94, 53.84 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.94, 53.84 and 30.54 is: 45.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.94 : 53.84 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.94/53.84 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.94x = 53.84 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.94x = 1,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644.27/35.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.75

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