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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.62, 42.25 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.62, 42.25 and 25.48 is: 35.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.62 : 42.25 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.62/42.25 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.62x = 42.25 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.62x = 1,076.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.53/30.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.16

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