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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 41.30 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 41.30 and 24.13 is: 33.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 41.30 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/41.30 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 41.30 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996.53/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.32

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