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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 44.40 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 44.40 and 24.60 is: 36.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 44.40 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/44.40 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 44.40 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 1,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092.24/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.81

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