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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 44.73 and 25.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 44.73 and 25.41 is: 37.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 44.73 = 25.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/44.73 = 25.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 44.73 × 25.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 1,136.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136.33/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.93

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