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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 46.35 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 46.35 and 25.50 is: 38.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 46.35 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/46.35 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 46.35 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 1,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181.93/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.25

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