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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 46.15 and 25.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 46.15 and 25.83 is: 38.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 46.15 = 25.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/46.15 = 25.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 46.15 × 25.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 1,191.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191.99/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.58

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