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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 45.40 and 25.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 45.40 and 25.18 is: 37.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 45.40 = 25.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/45.40 = 25.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 45.40 × 25.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 1,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.17/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.93

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