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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.05, 41.28 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.05, 41.28 and 24.58 is: 33.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.05 : 41.28 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.05/41.28 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.05x = 41.28 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.05x = 1,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014.56/30.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.77

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