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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 44.99 and 24.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 44.99 and 24.89 is: 37.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 44.99 = 24.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/44.99 = 24.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 44.99 × 24.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 1,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.80/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.39

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