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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.50, 45.68 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.50, 45.68 and 25.92 is: 38.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.50 : 45.68 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.50/45.68 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.50x = 45.68 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.50x = 1,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.90/30.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.81

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