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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.59, 44.31 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.59, 44.31 and 25.58 is: 38.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.59 : 44.31 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.59/44.31 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.59x = 44.31 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.59x = 1,133.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133.66/29.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.32

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