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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.53, 45.54 and 25.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.53, 45.54 and 25.99 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.53 : 45.54 = 25.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.53/45.54 = 25.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.53x = 45.54 × 25.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.53x = 1,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.47/30.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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