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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.89, 41.22 and 21.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.89, 41.22 and 21.25 is: 29.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.89 : 41.22 = 21.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.89/41.22 = 21.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.89x = 41.22 × 21.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.89x = 875.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.93/29.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.30

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