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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.32, 41.81 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.32, 41.81 and 25.65 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.32 : 41.81 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.32/41.81 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.32x = 41.81 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.32x = 1,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072.43/30.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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