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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 43.98 and 24.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 43.98 and 24.27 is: 36.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 43.98 = 24.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/43.98 = 24.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 43.98 × 24.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 1,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.39/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.37

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