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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 44.34 and 25.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 44.34 and 25.32 is: 38.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 44.34 = 25.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/44.34 = 25.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 44.34 × 25.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 1,122.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122.69/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.03

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