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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 40.84 and 24.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 40.84 and 24.71 is: 34.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 40.84 = 24.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/40.84 = 24.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 40.84 × 24.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 1,008.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008.83/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.06

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