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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 42.09 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 42.09 and 25.85 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 42.09 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/42.09 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 42.09 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 1,088.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.03/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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