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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 45.71 and 25.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 45.71 and 25.98 is: 39.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 45.71 = 25.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/45.71 = 25.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 45.71 × 25.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 1,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187.42/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.01

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