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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 45.72 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 45.72 and 25.07 is: 37.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 45.72 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/45.72 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 45.72 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 1,146.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.31/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.56

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