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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 46.08 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 46.08 and 25.30 is: 37.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 46.08 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/46.08 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 46.08 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 1,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165.82/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.89

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