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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 40.76 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 40.76 and 25.07 is: 34.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 40.76 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/40.76 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 40.76 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 1,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021.52/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.43

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