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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.42, 41.94 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.42, 41.94 and 25.22 is: 34.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.42 : 41.94 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.42/41.94 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.42x = 41.94 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.42x = 1,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057.73/30.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.77

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