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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.89, 41.16 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.89, 41.16 and 25.79 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.89 : 41.16 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.89/41.16 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.89x = 41.16 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.89x = 1,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061.52/29.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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