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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 45.93 and 25.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 45.93 and 25.70 is: 38.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 45.93 = 25.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/45.93 = 25.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 45.93 × 25.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 1,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.42/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.37

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