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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 44.60 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 44.60 and 25.02 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 44.60 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/44.60 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 44.60 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 1,115.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115.77/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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