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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 41.40 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 41.40 and 25.11 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 41.40 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/41.40 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 41.40 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 1,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039.55/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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