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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 41.94 and 25.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 41.94 and 25.62 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 41.94 = 25.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/41.94 = 25.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 41.94 × 25.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 1,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074.50/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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