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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 45.11 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 45.11 and 25.04 is: 37.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 45.11 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/45.11 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 45.11 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 1,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.55/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.53

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