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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.79, 44.67 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.79, 44.67 and 25.29 is: 37.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.79 : 44.67 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.79/44.67 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.79x = 44.67 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.79x = 1,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.70/29.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.92

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