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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 44.96 and 25.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 44.96 and 25.53 is: 38.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 44.96 = 25.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/44.96 = 25.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 44.96 × 25.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 1,147.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.70/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.20

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