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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.11, 45 and 25.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.11, 45 and 25.73 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 45 = 25.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/45 = 25.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 45 × 25.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 1,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.85/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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