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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 41.62 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 41.62 and 25.02 is: 34.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 41.62 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/41.62 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 41.62 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 1,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041.33/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.55

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