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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.18, 41.63 and 25.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.18, 41.63 and 25.57 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.18 : 41.63 = 25.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.18/41.63 = 25.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.18x = 41.63 × 25.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.18x = 1,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.48/30.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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