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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.82, 42.52 and 25.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.82, 42.52 and 25.98 is: 35.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.82 : 42.52 = 25.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.82/42.52 = 25.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.82x = 42.52 × 25.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.82x = 1,104.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.67/30.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.84

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