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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.46 and 24.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.46 and 24.42 is: 36.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.46 = 24.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.46 = 24.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.46 × 24.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 1,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.71/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.48

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