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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 41.85 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 41.85 and 25.07 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 41.85 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/41.85 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 41.85 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 1,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049.08/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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