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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.97, 54.21 and 30.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.97, 54.21 and 30.09 is: 45.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.97 : 54.21 = 30.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.97/54.21 = 30.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.97x = 54.21 × 30.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.97x = 1,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.18/35.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.35

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