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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.53, 44.28 and 24.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.53, 44.28 and 24.46 is: 36.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.53 : 44.28 = 24.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.53/44.28 = 24.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.53x = 44.28 × 24.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.53x = 1,083.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.09/29.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.68

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