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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.58, 40.74 and 25.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.58, 40.74 and 25.98 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.58 : 40.74 = 25.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.58/40.74 = 25.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.58x = 40.74 × 25.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.58x = 1,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058.43/29.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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