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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.25 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.25 and 25.45 is: 35.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.25 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.25 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.25 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075.26/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.00

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