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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.96, 54.01 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.96, 54.01 and 30.55 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.96 : 54.01 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.96/54.01 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.96x = 54.01 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.96x = 1,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649.85/35.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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