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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.09, 43.70 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.09, 43.70 and 26.25 is: 39.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.09 : 43.70 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.09/43.70 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.09x = 43.70 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.09x = 1,146.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.99/29.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.44

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