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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.45, 45.89 and 25.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.45, 45.89 and 25.72 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.45 : 45.89 = 25.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.45/45.89 = 25.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.45x = 45.89 × 25.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.45x = 1,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.29/30.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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