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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.87, 41.10 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.87, 41.10 and 25.22 is: 34.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.87 : 41.10 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.87/41.10 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.87x = 41.10 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.87x = 1,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.54/29.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.70

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