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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.04, 39.89 and 24.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.04, 39.89 and 24.18 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.04 : 39.89 = 24.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.04/39.89 = 24.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.04x = 39.89 × 24.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.04x = 964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.54/29.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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