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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 41.58 and 25.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 41.58 and 25.27 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 41.58 = 25.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/41.58 = 25.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 41.58 × 25.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 1,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050.62/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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