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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.42, 45.81 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.42, 45.81 and 25.38 is: 38.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.42 : 45.81 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.42/45.81 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.42x = 45.81 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.42x = 1,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.66/30.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.22

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