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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 44.98 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 44.98 and 25.55 is: 38.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 44.98 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/44.98 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 44.98 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 1,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149.24/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.26

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