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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.42, 42.03 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.42, 42.03 and 25.23 is: 34.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.42 : 42.03 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.42/42.03 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.42x = 42.03 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.42x = 1,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.42/30.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.86

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