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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.45, 41.83 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.45, 41.83 and 24.99 is: 34.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.45 : 41.83 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.45/41.83 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.45x = 41.83 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.45x = 1,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.27/30.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.33

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