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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 46.51 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 46.51 and 25.33 is: 38.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 46.51 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/46.51 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 46.51 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 1,177.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177.87/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.02

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