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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 41.34 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 41.34 and 25.12 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 41.34 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/41.34 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 41.34 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 1,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038.46/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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