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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 44.08 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 44.08 and 25.88 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 44.08 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/44.08 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 44.08 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 1,140.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.51/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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