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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 41.37 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 41.37 and 25.43 is: 35.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 41.37 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/41.37 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 41.37 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 1,051.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051.83/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.01

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