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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30, 41.22 and 24.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30, 41.22 and 24.81 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30 : 41.22 = 24.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30/41.22 = 24.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30x = 41.22 × 24.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30x = 1,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022.67/30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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