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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.64, 45.90 and 25.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.64, 45.90 and 25.28 is: 37.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.64 : 45.90 = 25.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.64/45.90 = 25.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.64x = 45.90 × 25.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.64x = 1,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.35/30.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.87

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