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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 37.90 and 20.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 37.90 and 20.25 is: 30.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 37.90 = 20.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/37.90 = 20.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 37.90 × 20.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767.48/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.33

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