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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 42.06 and 25.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 42.06 and 25.36 is: 34.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 42.06 = 25.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/42.06 = 25.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 42.06 × 25.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 1,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066.64/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.95

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