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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.70, 44.39 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.70, 44.39 and 25.16 is: 37.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.70 : 44.39 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.70/44.39 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.70x = 44.39 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.70x = 1,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116.50/29.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.59

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