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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.83, 44.52 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.83, 44.52 and 24.77 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.83 : 44.52 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.83/44.52 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.83x = 44.52 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.83x = 1,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102.76/29.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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