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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.87, 41.17 and 24.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.87, 41.17 and 24.07 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.87 : 41.17 = 24.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.87/41.17 = 24.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.87x = 41.17 × 24.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.87x = 990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.76/29.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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