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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.21, 41.65 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.21, 41.65 and 25.66 is: 35.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.21 : 41.65 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.21/41.65 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.21x = 41.65 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.21x = 1,068.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.74/30.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.38

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