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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.24, 40.25 and 24.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.24, 40.25 and 24.04 is: 33.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.24 : 40.25 = 24.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.24/40.25 = 24.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.24x = 40.25 × 24.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.24x = 967.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967.57/29.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.10

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