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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 42.19 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 42.19 and 25.10 is: 34.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 42.19 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/42.19 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 42.19 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.81/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.52

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