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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.88, 41.26 and 25.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.88, 41.26 and 25.60 is: 35.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.88 : 41.26 = 25.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.88/41.26 = 25.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.88x = 41.26 × 25.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.88x = 1,056.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056.26/29.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.35

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