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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.53, 40.72 and 24.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.53, 40.72 and 24.26 is: 33.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.53 : 40.72 = 24.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.53/40.72 = 24.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.53x = 40.72 × 24.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.53x = 987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.87/29.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.45

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