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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.66, 44.55 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.66, 44.55 and 25.74 is: 38.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.66 : 44.55 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.66/44.55 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.66x = 44.55 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.66x = 1,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.72/29.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.67

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