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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.49, 45.70 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.49, 45.70 and 25.06 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.49 : 45.70 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.49/45.70 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.49x = 45.70 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.49x = 1,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145.24/30.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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