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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.15, 45.03 and 25.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.15, 45.03 and 25.08 is: 37.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.15 : 45.03 = 25.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.15/45.03 = 25.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.15x = 45.03 × 25.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.15x = 1,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.30/30.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.46

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