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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.84, 41.21 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.84, 41.21 and 25.71 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.84 : 41.21 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.84/41.21 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.84x = 41.21 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.84x = 1,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059.51/29.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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