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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 41.31 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 41.31 and 25.11 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 41.31 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/41.31 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 41.31 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.29/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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