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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 41.27 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 41.27 and 24.54 is: 33.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 41.27 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/41.27 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 41.27 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 1,012.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012.77/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.83

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