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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.53, 44.21 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.53, 44.21 and 24.48 is: 36.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.53 : 44.21 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.53/44.21 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.53x = 44.21 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.53x = 1,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.26/29.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.66

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