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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 43.49 and 25.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 43.49 and 25.89 is: 38.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 43.49 = 25.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/43.49 = 25.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 43.49 × 25.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 1,126.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.02/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.79

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