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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.81, 46.20 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.81, 46.20 and 25.74 is: 38.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.81 : 46.20 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.81/46.20 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.81x = 46.20 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.81x = 1,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.19/30.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.60

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