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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.48, 42 and 25.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.48, 42 and 25.32 is: 34.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.48 : 42 = 25.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.48/42 = 25.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.48x = 42 × 25.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.48x = 1,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063.44/30.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.89

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