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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36.41, 50.16 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36.41, 50.16 and 24.11 is: 33.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36.41 : 50.16 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36.41/50.16 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36.41x = 50.16 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36.41x = 1,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.39/36.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.22

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