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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.63, 40.96 and 25.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.63, 40.96 and 25.98 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.63 : 40.96 = 25.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.63/40.96 = 25.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.63x = 40.96 × 25.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.63x = 1,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.14/29.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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