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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.59, 44.28 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.59, 44.28 and 25.04 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.59 : 44.28 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.59/44.28 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.59x = 44.28 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.59x = 1,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.88/29.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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