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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 45.96 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 45.96 and 25.64 is: 38.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 45.96 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/45.96 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 45.96 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 1,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178.41/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.30

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