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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 40.61 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 40.61 and 25.11 is: 34.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 40.61 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/40.61 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 40.61 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 1,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.72/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.64

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