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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 44.40 and 25.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 44.40 and 25.47 is: 38.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 44.40 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/44.40 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 44.40 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 1,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130.87/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.04

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