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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 45.08 and 25.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 45.08 and 25.16 is: 37.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 45.08 = 25.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/45.08 = 25.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 45.08 × 25.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 1,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134.21/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.88

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