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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 42.26 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 42.26 and 24.08 is: 33.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 42.26 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/42.26 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 42.26 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 1,017.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017.29/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.18

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