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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.70, 46.08 and 25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.70, 46.08 and 25 is: 37.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.70 : 46.08 = 25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.70/46.08 = 25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.70x = 46.08 × 25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.70x = 1,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152/30.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.52

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