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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.30, 44.11 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.30, 44.11 and 25.58 is: 38.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.30 : 44.11 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.30/44.11 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.30x = 44.11 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.30x = 1,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.38/29.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.51

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