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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.52, 45.79 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.52, 45.79 and 25.44 is: 38.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.52 : 45.79 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.52/45.79 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.52x = 45.79 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.52x = 1,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164.66/30.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.16

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