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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.98, 54.02 and 30.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.98, 54.02 and 30.32 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.98 : 54.02 = 30.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.98/54.02 = 30.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.98x = 54.02 × 30.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.98x = 1,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637.69/35.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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