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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 37.75 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 37.75 and 25.10 is: 37.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 37.75 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/37.75 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 37.75 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 947.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.27/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.45

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