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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 42.33 and 25.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 42.33 and 25.21 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 42.33 = 25.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/42.33 = 25.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 42.33 × 25.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,066.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066.93/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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