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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 44.84 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 44.84 and 24.44 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 44.84 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/44.84 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 44.84 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.54/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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