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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.25, 41.77 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.25, 41.77 and 25.07 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.25 : 41.77 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.25/41.77 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.25x = 41.77 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.25x = 1,047.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.05/30.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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