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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.30, 41.72 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.30, 41.72 and 24.15 is: 33.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.30 : 41.72 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.30/41.72 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.30x = 41.72 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.30x = 1,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007.54/30.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.25

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