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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.35, 55.72 and 24.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.35, 55.72 and 24.84 is: 34.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.35 : 55.72 = 24.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.35/55.72 = 24.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.35x = 55.72 × 24.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.35x = 1,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383.93/40.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.29

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