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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.31, 41.79 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.31, 41.79 and 25.75 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.31 : 41.79 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.31/41.79 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.31x = 41.79 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.31x = 1,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.09/30.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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