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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.58, 40.79 and 24.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.58, 40.79 and 24.38 is: 33.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.58 : 40.79 = 24.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.58/40.79 = 24.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.58x = 40.79 × 24.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.58x = 994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994.46/29.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.62

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