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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.45, 44.39 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.45, 44.39 and 24.72 is: 37.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.45 : 44.39 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.45/44.39 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.45x = 44.39 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.45x = 1,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097.20/29.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.26

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