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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.78, 45.93 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.78, 45.93 and 25.71 is: 38.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.78 : 45.93 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.78/45.93 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.78x = 45.93 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.78x = 1,180.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180.86/30.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.36

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