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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.55, 41.96 and 24.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.55, 41.96 and 24.69 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.55 : 41.96 = 24.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.55/41.96 = 24.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.55x = 41.96 × 24.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.55x = 1,036.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.21/30.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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