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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.15, 43.66 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.15, 43.66 and 25.50 is: 38.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.15 : 43.66 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.15/43.66 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.15x = 43.66 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.15x = 1,113.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.33/29.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.19

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