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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.01, 44.82 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.01, 44.82 and 25.45 is: 38.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.01 : 44.82 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.01/44.82 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.01x = 44.82 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.01x = 1,140.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.67/30.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.01

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