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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 45.13 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 45.13 and 25.84 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 45.13 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/45.13 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 45.13 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 1,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.16/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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