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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.40, 41.91 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.40, 41.91 and 25.76 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.40 : 41.91 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.40/41.91 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.40x = 41.91 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.40x = 1,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079.60/30.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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