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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.28, 45.42 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.28, 45.42 and 25.19 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.28 : 45.42 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.28/45.42 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.28x = 45.42 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.28x = 1,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144.13/30.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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