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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.35, 41.90 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.35, 41.90 and 24.92 is: 34.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.35 : 41.90 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.35/41.90 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.35x = 41.90 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.35x = 1,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044.15/30.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.40

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