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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.83, 44.54 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.83, 44.54 and 25.48 is: 38.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.83 : 44.54 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.83/44.54 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.83x = 44.54 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.83x = 1,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134.88/29.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.04

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