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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.75, 41.03 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.75, 41.03 and 25.16 is: 34.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.75 : 41.03 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.75/41.03 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.75x = 41.03 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.75x = 1,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032.08/29.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.69

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