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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.69, 44.42 and 25.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.69, 44.42 and 25.42 is: 38.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.69 : 44.42 = 25.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.69/44.42 = 25.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.69x = 44.42 × 25.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.69x = 1,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.03/29.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.03

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