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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.87, 42.64 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.87, 42.64 and 25.07 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.87 : 42.64 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.87/42.64 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.87x = 42.64 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.87x = 1,068.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.71/30.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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