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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.70, 38.48 and 20.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.70, 38.48 and 20.30 is: 30.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.70 : 38.48 = 20.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.70/38.48 = 20.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.70x = 38.48 × 20.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.70x = 781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.14/25.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.39

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