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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 44.63 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 44.63 and 25.14 is: 37.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 44.63 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/44.63 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 44.63 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 1,122.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122.00/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.91

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