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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.69, 42.38 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.69, 42.38 and 25.22 is: 34.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.69 : 42.38 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.69/42.38 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.69x = 42.38 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.69x = 1,068.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.99/30.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.83

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