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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 44.76 and 25.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 44.76 and 25.90 is: 38.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 44.76 = 25.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/44.76 = 25.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 44.76 × 25.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 1,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159.12/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.75

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