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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.65, 44.28 and 25.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.65, 44.28 and 25.37 is: 37.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.65 : 44.28 = 25.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.65/44.28 = 25.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.65x = 44.28 × 25.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.65x = 1,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123.13/29.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.88

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