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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 41.32 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 41.32 and 24.48 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 41.32 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/41.32 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 41.32 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 1,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011.45/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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