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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.58, 44.28 and 24.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.58, 44.28 and 24.12 is: 36.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.58 : 44.28 = 24.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.58/44.28 = 24.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.58x = 44.28 × 24.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.58x = 1,068.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.03/29.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.11

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