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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 44.22 and 25.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 44.22 and 25.72 is: 38.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 44.22 = 25.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/44.22 = 25.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 44.22 × 25.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 1,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.34/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.53

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