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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.84, 46.23 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.84, 46.23 and 25.48 is: 38.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.84 : 46.23 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.84/46.23 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.84x = 46.23 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.84x = 1,177.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177.94/30.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.20

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