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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.49, 55.87 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.49, 55.87 and 24.11 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.49 : 55.87 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.49/55.87 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.49x = 55.87 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.49x = 1,347.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347.11/40.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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