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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 42.80 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 42.80 and 25.52 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 42.80 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/42.80 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 42.80 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 1,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091.91/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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