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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 46.14 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 46.14 and 25.61 is: 38.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 46.14 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/46.14 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 46.14 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 1,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181.58/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.42

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