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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.39, 44.15 and 24.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.39, 44.15 and 24.59 is: 36.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.39 : 44.15 = 24.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.39/44.15 = 24.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.39x = 44.15 × 24.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.39x = 1,085.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.64/29.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.95

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