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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.53, 44.09 and 25.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.53, 44.09 and 25.25 is: 37.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.53 : 44.09 = 25.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.53/44.09 = 25.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.53x = 44.09 × 25.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.53x = 1,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.53/29.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.71

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