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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.10, 40.09 and 24.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.10, 40.09 and 24.73 is: 34.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.10 : 40.09 = 24.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.10/40.09 = 24.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.10x = 40.09 × 24.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.10x = 991.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991.43/29.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.07

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