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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.43, 55.79 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.43, 55.79 and 24.06 is: 33.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.43 : 55.79 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.43/55.79 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.43x = 55.79 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.43x = 1,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342.19/40.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.20

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