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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.40, 41.75 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.40, 41.75 and 25.74 is: 35.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.40 : 41.75 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.40/41.75 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.40x = 41.75 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.40x = 1,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074.65/30.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.35

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