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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 44.83 and 25.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 44.83 and 25.39 is: 38.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 44.83 = 25.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/44.83 = 25.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 44.83 × 25.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 1,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.88/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.01

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