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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 44.09 and 24.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 44.09 and 24.97 is: 37.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 44.09 = 24.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/44.09 = 24.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 44.09 × 24.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 1,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100.93/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.29

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