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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.91, 42.59 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.91, 42.59 and 25.71 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.91 : 42.59 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.91/42.59 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.91x = 42.59 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.91x = 1,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.05/30.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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