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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.81, 41.06 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.81, 41.06 and 24.35 is: 33.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.81 : 41.06 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.81/41.06 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.81x = 41.06 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.81x = 999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.67/29.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.53

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