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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.86, 44.62 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.86, 44.62 and 24.08 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.86 : 44.62 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.86/44.62 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.86x = 44.62 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.86x = 1,074.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074.45/29.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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