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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.41, 55.75 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.41, 55.75 and 24.03 is: 33.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.41 : 55.75 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.41/55.75 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.41x = 55.75 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.41x = 1,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.81/40.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.16

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