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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 41.31 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 41.31 and 25.35 is: 34.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 41.31 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/41.31 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 41.31 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,047.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.08/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.94

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