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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 43.97 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 43.97 and 24.54 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 43.97 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/43.97 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 43.97 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 1,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079.02/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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