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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.42, 42.05 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.42, 42.05 and 25.65 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.42 : 42.05 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.42/42.05 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.42x = 42.05 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.42x = 1,078.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078.45/30.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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