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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.53, 42.17 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.53, 42.17 and 25.92 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.53 : 42.17 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.53/42.17 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.53x = 42.17 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.53x = 1,093.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.06/30.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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