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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.41, 44.15 and 24.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.41, 44.15 and 24.65 is: 37.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.41 : 44.15 = 24.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.41/44.15 = 24.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.41x = 44.15 × 24.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.41x = 1,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.58/29.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.01

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