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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.54, 44.22 and 24.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.54, 44.22 and 24.43 is: 36.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.54 : 44.22 = 24.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.54/44.22 = 24.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.54x = 44.22 × 24.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.54x = 1,080.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080.29/29.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.57

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