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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 42.38 and 24.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 42.38 and 24.63 is: 33.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 42.38 = 24.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/42.38 = 24.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 42.38 × 24.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 1,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043.82/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.92

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