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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 44.70 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 44.70 and 25.92 is: 38.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 44.70 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/44.70 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 44.70 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158.62/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.66

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