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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 40.03 and 24.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 40.03 and 24.64 is: 33.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 40.03 = 24.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/40.03 = 24.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 40.03 × 24.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.18/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.98

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