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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.33, 55.63 and 24.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.33, 55.63 and 24.80 is: 34.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.33 : 55.63 = 24.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.33/55.63 = 24.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.33x = 55.63 × 24.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.33x = 1,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379.38/40.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.20

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