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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 40.96 and 25.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 40.96 and 25.60 is: 35.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 40.96 = 25.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/40.96 = 25.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 40.96 × 25.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 1,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048.58/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.23

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