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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.03, 39.99 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.03, 39.99 and 24.44 is: 33.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.03 : 39.99 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.03/39.99 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.03x = 39.99 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.03x = 977.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977.55/29.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.67

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