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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.33, 45.72 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.33, 45.72 and 25.92 is: 39.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.33 : 45.72 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.33/45.72 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.33x = 45.72 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.33x = 1,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185.06/30.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.07

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