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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.59 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.59 and 24.06 is: 36.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.59 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.59 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.59 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 1,072.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072.78/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.05

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