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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.89, 42.82 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.89, 42.82 and 25.49 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.89 : 42.82 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.89/42.82 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.89x = 42.82 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.89x = 1,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091.53/30.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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