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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.94, 42.58 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.94, 42.58 and 25.76 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.94 : 42.58 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.94/42.58 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.94x = 42.58 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.94x = 1,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096.86/30.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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