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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 44.88 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 44.88 and 25.49 is: 38.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 44.88 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/44.88 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 44.88 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 1,144.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144.20/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.07

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