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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.65, 45.71 and 25.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.65, 45.71 and 25.78 is: 38.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.65 : 45.71 = 25.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.65/45.71 = 25.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.65x = 45.71 × 25.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.65x = 1,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178.35/30.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.45

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