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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.34, 40.39 and 24.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.34, 40.39 and 24.75 is: 34.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.34 : 40.39 = 24.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.34/40.39 = 24.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.34x = 40.39 × 24.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.34x = 999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.65/29.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.07

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