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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.65, 40.88 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.65, 40.88 and 25.96 is: 35.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.65 : 40.88 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.65/40.88 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.65x = 40.88 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.65x = 1,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061.01/29.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.79

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