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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 44.07 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 44.07 and 24.66 is: 36.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 44.07 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/44.07 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 44.07 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 1,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086.77/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.81

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