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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 0.29, 0.39 and 0.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 0.29, 0.39 and 0.25 is: 0.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    0.29 : 0.39 = 0.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    0.29/0.39 = 0.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    0.29x = 0.39 × 0.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    0.29x = 0.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 0.10/0.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 0.35

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