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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.68, 44.56 and 24.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.68, 44.56 and 24.32 is: 36.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.68 : 44.56 = 24.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.68/44.56 = 24.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.68x = 44.56 × 24.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.68x = 1,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.70/29.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.51

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