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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 41.44 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 41.44 and 25.68 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 41.44 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/41.44 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 41.44 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 1,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063.96/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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