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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 41.94 and 24.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 41.94 and 24.98 is: 34.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 41.94 = 24.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/41.94 = 24.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 41.94 × 24.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 1,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.66/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.39

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