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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.28, 41.76 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.28, 41.76 and 25.96 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.28 : 41.76 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.28/41.76 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.28x = 41.76 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.28x = 1,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084.09/30.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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