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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.55, 40.83 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.55, 40.83 and 25.92 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.55 : 40.83 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.55/40.83 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.55x = 40.83 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.55x = 1,058.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.31/29.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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