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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.08, 40.08 and 24.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.08, 40.08 and 24.70 is: 34.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.08 : 40.08 = 24.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.08/40.08 = 24.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.08x = 40.08 × 24.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.08x = 989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989.98/29.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.04

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