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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.47, 44.27 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.47, 44.27 and 25.44 is: 38.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.47 : 44.27 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.47/44.27 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.47x = 44.27 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.47x = 1,126.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.23/29.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.22

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