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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.79, 41.01 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.79, 41.01 and 24.22 is: 33.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.79 : 41.01 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.79/41.01 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.79x = 41.01 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.79x = 993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993.22/29.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.34

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