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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 45.45 and 25.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 45.45 and 25.36 is: 37.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 45.45 = 25.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/45.45 = 25.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 45.45 × 25.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 1,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152.63/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.88

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