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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.43, 55.81 and 24.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.43, 55.81 and 24.90 is: 34.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.43 : 55.81 = 24.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.43/55.81 = 24.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.43x = 55.81 × 24.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.43x = 1,389.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.67/40.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.37

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