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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.15, 41.55 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.15, 41.55 and 24.66 is: 33.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.15 : 41.55 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.15/41.55 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.15x = 41.55 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.15x = 1,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.62/30.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.98

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