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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.32, 41.88 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.32, 41.88 and 24.92 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.32 : 41.88 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.32/41.88 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.32x = 41.88 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.32x = 1,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043.65/30.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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