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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.85, 41.13 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.85, 41.13 and 24.92 is: 34.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.85 : 41.13 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.85/41.13 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.85x = 41.13 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.85x = 1,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.75/29.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.33

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