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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.32, 40.48 and 26.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.32, 40.48 and 26.25 is: 36.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.32 : 40.48 = 26.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.32/40.48 = 26.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.32x = 40.48 × 26.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.32x = 1,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062.38/29.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.23

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