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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 42.11 and 25.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 42.11 and 25.95 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 42.11 = 25.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/42.11 = 25.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 42.11 × 25.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 1,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092.62/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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