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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.61, 44.48 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.61, 44.48 and 24.84 is: 37.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.61 : 44.48 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.61/44.48 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.61x = 44.48 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.61x = 1,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.95/29.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.32

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