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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.04, 45.04 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.04, 45.04 and 25.56 is: 38.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.04 : 45.04 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.04/45.04 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.04x = 45.04 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.04x = 1,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.22/30.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.32

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