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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 54 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 54 and 30.31 is: 45.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 54 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/54 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 54 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636.61/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.49

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