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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 42.41 and 24.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 42.41 and 24.57 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 42.41 = 24.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/42.41 = 24.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 42.41 × 24.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042.01/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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