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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 41.47 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 41.47 and 25.65 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 41.47 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/41.47 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 41.47 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,063.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063.71/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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