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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 44.06 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 44.06 and 24.30 is: 36.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 44.06 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/44.06 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 44.06 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 1,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070.66/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.48

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