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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.79, 42.48 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.79, 42.48 and 30.25 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.79 : 42.48 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.79/42.48 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.79x = 42.48 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.79x = 1,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285.02/30.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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