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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.61, 45.95 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.61, 45.95 and 25.59 is: 38.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.61 : 45.95 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.61/45.95 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.61x = 45.95 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.61x = 1,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175.86/30.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.41

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