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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.71, 40.90 and 25.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.71, 40.90 and 25.61 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.71 : 40.90 = 25.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.71/40.90 = 25.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.71x = 40.90 × 25.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.71x = 1,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.45/29.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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