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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.81, 44.91 and 24.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.81, 44.91 and 24.53 is: 36.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.81 : 44.91 = 24.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.81/44.91 = 24.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.81x = 44.91 × 24.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.81x = 1,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101.52/29.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.95

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