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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.64, 42.24 and 24.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.64, 42.24 and 24.52 is: 33.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.64 : 42.24 = 24.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.64/42.24 = 24.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.64x = 42.24 × 24.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.64x = 1,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035.72/30.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.80

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