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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 42.16 and 25.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 42.16 and 25.90 is: 35.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 42.16 = 25.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/42.16 = 25.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 42.16 × 25.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 1,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092.11/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.71

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