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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.16, 44.99 and 24.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.16, 44.99 and 24.76 is: 36.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.16 : 44.99 = 24.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.16/44.99 = 24.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.16x = 44.99 × 24.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.16x = 1,113.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.95/30.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.93

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