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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 40.88 and 25.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 40.88 and 25.27 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 40.88 = 25.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/40.88 = 25.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 40.88 × 25.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 1,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033.00/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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