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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.98, 44.83 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.98, 44.83 and 25.75 is: 38.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.98 : 44.83 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.98/44.83 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.98x = 44.83 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.98x = 1,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.46/29.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.51

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