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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 41.43 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 41.43 and 25.66 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 41.43 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/41.43 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 41.43 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 1,063.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063.15/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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