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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 42.17 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 42.17 and 25.23 is: 34.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 42.17 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/42.17 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 42.17 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 1,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063.95/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.66

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