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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 41.97 and 25.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 41.97 and 25.03 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 41.97 = 25.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/41.97 = 25.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 41.97 × 25.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 1,050.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050.51/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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