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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.36 and 25.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.36 and 25.25 is: 34.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.36 = 25.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.36 = 25.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.36 × 25.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069.38/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.81

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