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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.85, 54.99 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.85, 54.99 and 25.29 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.85 : 54.99 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.85/54.99 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.85x = 54.99 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.85x = 1,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.70/39.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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