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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.13, 43.76 and 24.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.13, 43.76 and 24.67 is: 37.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.13 : 43.76 = 24.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.13/43.76 = 24.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.13x = 43.76 × 24.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.13x = 1,079.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079.56/29.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.06

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