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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.78, 44.62 and 24.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.78, 44.62 and 24.38 is: 36.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.78 : 44.62 = 24.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.78/44.62 = 24.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.78x = 44.62 × 24.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.78x = 1,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.72/29.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.53

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