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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.50, 55.91 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.50, 55.91 and 24.14 is: 33.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.50 : 55.91 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.50/55.91 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.50x = 55.91 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.50x = 1,349.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349.27/40.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.32

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