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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.82, 41.04 and 25.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.82, 41.04 and 25.70 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.82 : 41.04 = 25.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.82/41.04 = 25.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.82x = 41.04 × 25.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.82x = 1,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054.69/29.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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