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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.87, 44.61 and 25.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.87, 44.61 and 25.60 is: 38.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.87 : 44.61 = 25.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.87/44.61 = 25.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.87x = 44.61 × 25.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.87x = 1,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141.96/29.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.23

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