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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.23, 43.84 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.23, 43.84 and 25.43 is: 38.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.23 : 43.84 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.23/43.84 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.23x = 43.84 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.23x = 1,114.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114.91/29.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.15

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