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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 41.88 and 25.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 41.88 and 25.99 is: 35.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 41.88 = 25.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/41.88 = 25.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 41.88 × 25.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 1,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.53/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.77

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